WHY: The Arvada Police expanded on its community-based policing in February 2013 when it embarked on a decentralized policing model. That decentralized model embraces a new way of organizing the department to make it more fluid, collaborative, networked and responsive to the community. Key to this model of policing are the two new community stations that are slated to open in February 2014.

About Arvada Police
The Arvada Police department, established in 1945, was the first agency in Colorado to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies. Arvada boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the metro area. Over 230 employees serve more than 100,000 residents and businesses and are committed to the principles of responsibility, dedication and respect. Learn more by visiting www.arvadapd.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.